Cheap Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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property at 109 Samish Way

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 209 E 3rd St

209 E 3rd St

EversonWA98247
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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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Echo Flats
Studio Apartments

Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cascades West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sky View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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1118 N Forest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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Sunset Pond Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Pond Apartments

1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225

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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Woodrose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrose Apartments

3353 Racine StBellingham, WA 98226
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The Corner Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corner Apartments

1655 Main StFerndale, WA 98248
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MARKETplace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225

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South Campus Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Campus Place

2600 Douglas AveBellingham, WA 98225

Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Viking Gardens in the WWU neighborhood priced from $725. Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viking Gardens2x2 - By the bedroom2BR,2BA$725
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
University Heights2x2 - By the Bedroom2BR,2BA$850
3163 Studio LnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$1,395
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Village on the GreenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!Studio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Blueberry Tri-Plex starting at $2,495 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Puget neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Blueberry Tri-Plex3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.68
Depot Estates3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.46
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.66
Depot Villas2 bed2BR,2BA$1.72
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I2BR,1BA$1.76
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whatcom County is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whatcom County?

The cheapest apartment in Whatcom County is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Whatcom County costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whatcom County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in Whatcom County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Whatcom County?

Cheap apartments in Whatcom County have an average cost of $378 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whatcom County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.